#1 CITIZENS BANK PARKPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIAPHILADELPHIA PHILLIESA destination venue with endless amenities, restaurants, entertainment options and great attention to the team's history. The centerfield Ashburn Alley is a veritable baseball theme park. Nice seating bowl with a great view of the city skyline, and a replica Liberty Bell lights up and clangs each time the home team hits a home run.Arc- 8, Food-9.5, Scbd-7.5, Ush-6, Fans-6, Loc-4, Bann-9, Ent-8, Conc-8, Bonus-9 Total: 75

#3 PETCO PARKSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASAN DIEGO PADRESGold sandstone facade and lush hanging landscape gardens give this ballpark a unique and distinctive look. Historic Western Metal Supply Building in left field is the signature of this building, and fits well into the concourses and layout. Venue abuts the exciting Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego's downtown entertainment and nightlife district.Arc- 8.5, Food-7, Scbd-8, Ush-5, Fans-6, Loc-10, Bann-7, Ent-5, Conc-8, Bonus-8 Total: 72.5

#4 COMERICA PARKDETROIT, MICHIGANDETROIT TIGERSThis beautiful ballpark is located in a part of downtown which is undergoing a remarkable transformation - a vital theatre district, Greektown, great restaurants and the Lions new home, Ford Field, all nearby. The exterior of the building is adorned with Tiger head gargoyles, each with a baseball in its mouth which light up at night. In the outfield pavilion you will find not only retired numbers but life sized statues of Detroit Tigers icons. Also in the outfield are beautiful fountains which perform to light and sound. Arc- 8, Food-9, Scbd-6, Ush-6, Fans-3.5, Loc-6, Bann-10, Ent-6, Conc-9, Bonus-9 Total: 71.5

#T 5 ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDSBALTIMORE, MARYLANDBALTIMORE ORIOLESThe first in the new wave of retro ballparks, this park was built on the site of Babe Ruth's birthplace and sits in the midst of the downtown Inner Harbor. This place has all the atmosphere of an old time ballpark. The coolest location to hang out is Eutaw Street beyond the right field bleachers - that's where you can sample Boog Powell's famous barbecue and delicious Maryland crabcakes at some of the many concession stands.Arc- 9, Food-9, Scbd-6, Ush-6, Fans-7, Loc-9, Bann-7, Ent-5, Conc-7, Bonus-6 Total: 71

#T 5 WRIGLEY FIELDCHICAGO, ILLINOISCHICAGO CUBSThe World's finest baseball experience. From the ivy laced brick walls to the 7th inning stretch, the hand operated scoreboard to the rooftop bleachers across the street, this place reeks of baseball. This is a baseball field the way your father and grandfather saw it as you can cut through the aura of this place with a knife. Can't even imagine how amazing this place would be if it hosted a World Series, then again let's not because that would mean playing under the lights...definitely not a Wrigley Field thing.Arc- 6, Food-5, Scbd-6, Ush-9, Fans-10, Loc-9, Bann-8, Ent-8, Conc-2, Bonus-8 Total: 71

#8 AT&T PARKSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIASAN FRANCICSO GIANTSAnother of the new ballparks with the same retro formula - brick facade, wrought iron gates and kelly green seats. AT&T Park does not disappoint, rising to the top of the list with a great setting right on San Francisco Bay and a world class city steps from the entrance. The Giants celebrate their history going back to their days in New York with tasteful displays and memorabilia. Best fan zone game area in baseball.Arc- 8.5, Food-8, Scbd-7, Ush-3, Fans-8, Loc-7, Bann-8, Ent-7, Conc-8, Bonus-6 Total: 70.5

#9 MINUTE MAID PARKHOUSTON, TEXASHOUSTON ASTROSIf the Astrodome is the 8th wonder of the world, then Houston's ballpark has to be the 9th wonder. This amazing stadium is located right downtown, and is situated on the site of the old Union Station rail yard - in fact, the terminal has been lovingly restored and serves as one of the main entrances. Catch the warm Texas hospitality of the local folk and don't forget to clap and sing "Deep In the Heart of Texas" during the 7th inning stretch! All in all an awesome baseball experience!Arc- 7.5, Food-7, Scbd-6, Ush-8, Fans-7, Loc-6, Bann-6, Ent-8, Conc-7.5, Bonus-7 Total: 70

#T10 MILLER PARKMILWAUKEE, WISCONSINMILWAUKEE BREWERSRising from the ashes of what once was County Stadium, Miller Park is a breath of fresh air for this city's proud baseball heritage. With four decks of seating, canyon wide concourses, and a retractable roof that is simply unlike any other this building breaks the mold in the wave of new ballpark construction seen in recent years. Miller Park is the "Home of Heroes", with its murals depicting the people of Wisconsin in roles that they are famous for, whether it be milling, brewing, farming, and oh yeah, baseball. Enjoy the sausage mascot race and sing the "Beer Barrel Polka" all while wolfing down your favorite bratwurst.Arc- 8.5, Food-7.5, Scbd-5, Ush-6, Fans-5.5, Loc-5, Bann-6, Ent-9, Conc-9, Bonus-8 Total: 69.5

#12 PNC PARKPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIAPITTSBURGH PIRATESOne of the most intimate ballparks in all of baseball - two decks, granite facades and blue seats compliment this city's architecture. Great downtown setting in an exciting and vibrant city, and the historic Roberto Clemente Bridge to downtown Pittsburgh is closed on game days allowing for pedestrian access. Save room for a Primanti Brothers sandwich - a uniquely 'Burgh thing.Arc- 10, Food-10, Scbd-6, Ush-1.5, Fans-4.5, Loc-8, Bann-7, Ent-8.5, Conc-6.5, Bonus-5 Total: 67

#13 GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARKCINCINNATI, OHIOCINCINNATI REDSThe coolest corporate stadium name in all of the major sports can be found here at the birthplace of professional baseball. Awesome downtown setting along the river next to football stadium and new mixed use developments. Darn good ticket price structure in place here especially for a newer ballpark. Also... enjoy a few Skyline Coneys while you're here, a unique Cincinnati treat!Arc- 7, Food-8, Scbd-8, Ush-5, Fans-5.5, Loc-8, Bann-9, Ent-4, Conc-7, Bonus-5 Total: 66.5

#14 FENWAY PARKBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTSBOSTON RED SOXMajor restorations and upgrades have given this old venue a much needed facelift. The adjoining Fenway neighborhood has to be one of the best in all of baseball - pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops and street vendors all contributing to a great atmosphere. And the Green Monster is one of America's most revered landmarks.Arc- 7.5, Food-6, Scbd-6, Ush-7, Fans-9, Loc-8, Bann-7, Ent-8, Conc-1, Bonus-5 Total: 64.5

#T 15 U.S. CELLULAR FIELDCHICAGO, ILLINOISCHICAGO WHITE SOXBetter than others tell it to be. Exploding scoreboard concept brought from the old Comiskey. Old Comiskey base paths and marker can be found in the parking lot. Latest renovations, including reducing the size of upper deck, have given this stadium a completely new look.Arc- 7, Food-8, Scbd-7, Ush-4, Fans-7, Loc-4, Bann-8, Ent-8, Conc-5, Bonus-6 Total: 64

#17 SAFECO FIELDSEATTLE, WASHINGTONSEATTLE MARINERSThis amazing ballpark sports a retractable roof that covers the building like an umbrella, leaving the sides open and giving an outdoor feel even when the roof is closed. The bullpen cafe on ground level in left field is so close to the actual bullpen, fans can go face to face with the relief pitchers. Aesthetically beautiful from every vantage point inside and out.Arc- 6.5, Food-7.5, Scbd-6.5, Ush-5, Fans-7, Loc-7, Bann-5, Ent-6, Conc-8, Bonus-4 Total: 62.5

#18 PROGRESSIVE FIELDCLEVELAND, OHIOCLEVELAND INDIANSBaseball's best fan support can be found here, although their amazing streak of sellouts has come to an end. Great venue in a super downtown location but the crabby in game staff is a huge turnoff. Please tell the ushers here to smile for once!Arc- 6, Food-7, Scbd-8, Ush-1, Fans-7.5, Loc-8.5, Bann-6, Ent-6, Conc-7, Bonus-5 Total: 62

#19 T RANGERS BALLPARK IN ARLINGTONARLINGTON, TEXASTEXAS RANGERSThere is not one spot in this building that doesn't sport a beautiful view. As you approach the ballpark, it reminds you of a castle set in the middle of a meadow. The brick, stone and iron exterior has carvings of the Lone Star and lighted baseballs. There are theme restaurants, huge merchandise stores, an art museum and Hall of Fame dedicated to the Rangers, a memorabilia store, and concessions offering every type of food one would want. This is a big stadium but then again, everything is big in Texas! Arc- 7, Food-8, Scbd-6, Ush-7, Fans-6, Loc-3.5, Bann-5, Ent-6, Conc-7.5, Bonus-5 Total: 61

#19 T COORS FIELDDENVER, COLORADOCOLORADO ROCKIESSet at one end of Denver's vibrant LODO entertainment district. Coors Field offers superb views of the action on the field and the scenery all around. With a seat in the upper deck you can get a glimpse of the Rockies off in the distance (the mountains, not the team!). One row in the upper deck is colored purple at exactly one mile above sea level. Be sure to save your oxygen here, you'll need it!!Arc- 7, Food-7, Scbd-4, Ush-6, Fans-4, Loc-9, Bann-5, Ent-7.5, Conc-7.5, Bonus-4 Total: 61

#T 5 YANKEE STADIUMBRONX, NEW YORKNEW YORK YANKEESBuilt at a cost of almost $1.5-billion, the new Yankee Stadium is a magnificent structure, embodying the architecture and design of the original building built in 1923. The entire building is a veritable museum, showcasing the great Yankees teams of the past, from Monument Park to the Yankees Museum to all the exhibits in the concourses.Arc- 9.5, Food-8, Scbd-7.5, Ush-6, Fans-7, Loc-5, Bann-10, Ent-5, Conc-8, Bonus-5 Total: 71

#23 T EWING KAUFFMAN STADIUMKANSAS CITY, MISSOURIKANSAS CITY ROYALSGreat foresight here building a baseball only park as cookie-cutters went up elsewhere. Beautiful outfield fountains are the signature of this ballpark. This place will be around for a while as other venues of this era disappear off of the landscape.Arc- 7, Food-7.5, Scbd-5, Ush-3.5, Fans-4.5, Loc-4, Bann-7, Ent-7, Conc-6, Bonus-7 Total: 58.5

#23 T ANGELS STADIUM OF ANAHEIMANAHEIM CALIFORNIAANAHEIM ANGELSRenovated a few years back after the Rams left, this place is worth 4 high marks in some spots and looks like the shabby 40 year old park that it is in other spots. Lush landscaping, outfield rock formations and fountains gives this place a real Disney feel.Arc- 7, Food-6.5, Scbd-6, Ush-4, Fans-5, Loc-4, Bann-8, Ent-7, Conc-6, Bonus-5 Total: 58.5

#25 BUSCH STADIUMST. LOUIS, MISSOURIST. LOUIS CARDINALSThey tore down one of the last of the cookie cutters, and replaced it with... a new retro cookie cutter! The new Busch Stadium, replete with its red brick facade, kelly green steel supports and wrought iron gates is pretty, it's new, but all the history, traditions, and ghosts of this storied franchise have been left in the rubble of the old place.Arc- 5, Food-7, Scbd-3, Ush-8, Fans-9.5, Loc-8, Bann-3.5, Ent-4.5, Conc-7, Bonus-2 Total: 57.5

#26 T TURNER FIELDATLANTA, GEORGIAATLANTA BRAVESIs this place a ballpark or a Six Flags theme park!!! Lots of games, food choices, museum and other amenities, but walk through this place and you'd never know it was the centerpiece for an Olympic Games. Former Fulton County Stadium outfield wall and base paths nicely preserved in the parking lot.Arc- 6, Food-8, Scbd-8, Ush-5, Fans-1, Loc-5, Bann-7, Ent-3, Conc-7, Bonus-7 Total: 57

#26 T CHASE FIELDPHOENIX, ARIZONAARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSA modern day Skydome if you will with its huge center field scoreboard, retractable roof and restaurants overlooking field. It's oppressively hot during summertime so go for a swim in the pool behind the right field fence if possible!!Arc- 5, Food-7, Scbd-7, Ush-3, Fans-6, Loc-6, Bann-7, Ent-6, Conc-5, Bonus-5 Total: 57

#28 TROPICANA FIELDST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDATAMPA BAY RAYSWhat this building lacks in quaint ballpark charm is more than made up with fan amenities, things to do, places to eat. The center field area is the place to be, and boasts several restaurants, a cigar bar with outdoor patio, retail outlets and even a rock climbing wall.Arc- 4.5, Food-8, Scbd-6, Ush-7, Fans-3, Loc-6, Bann-2, Ent-7, Conc-5, Bonus-6 Total: 54.5

#29 DODGER STADIUMLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIALOS ANGELES DODGERS"The Taj Mahal of Baseball"- this stadium is built right into the side of a mountain and the architecture is truly one of a kind. Historical murals along outfield walls commemorate franchise's history to its days in Brooklyn. Oh and those "Dodger Dogs"? Completely over hyped!Arc- 8, Food-5.5, Scbd-4, Ush-7, Fans-6, Loc-3, Bann-8, Ent-8, Conc-2, Bonus-1 Total: 52.5

#2 TARGET FIELDMINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTAMINNESOTA TWINSSuperb location adjacent to the Warehouse District, splendid architecture, accessible by train, light rail and even bicycle, Target Field returns baseball in the Twin Cities to an open air venue. The stadium is intimate, boasts the best in HD video boards and electronics, yet an old time feel with a real organist who plays from her perch high above home plate.Arc- 7, Food-8.5, Scbd-8, Ush-8.5, Fans-7.5, Loc-8.5, Bann-8, Ent-7, Conc-4, Bonus-6.5 Total: 73.5

#T10 NATIONALS PARKWASHINGTON, D.C.WASHINGTON NATIONALSThe District's showcase baseball park is the "Anti-Camden Yards", with steel, glass and grey facades and not a hint of red brick or kelly green seats anywhere. Food choices a plenty and tons of memorabilia portraying Washington's rich baseball history throughout the ballpark. Emerging ballpark neighborhood will make this an exciting destination venue in the years to come.Arc-9 , Food-7.5, Scbd-6.5, Ush-9, Fans-5, Loc-5, Bann-8, Ent-5.5, Conc-9, Bonus-5 Total : 69.5

#19 T CITIFIELDQUEENS, NEW YORKNEW YORK METSWith all the feel of a theme park, Citifield bears tribute to Ebbets Field and Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers, while practically ignoring the Amazin's who play there today. Architecture mimics "retro" theme which has become passe this century. "Taste of the City" food attractions in centerfield are a must visit.Arc- 7.5, Food-8.5, Scbd-8, Ush-2.5, Fans-7, Loc-5, Bann-2, Ent-9, Conc-8.5, Bonus-2 Total: 61

#T 15 MARLINS BALLPARKMIAMI, FLORIDAMIAMI MARLINSThe game day presentation is superb, the food delectable, the seating bowl intimate and fan friendly, the ballpark a marvel to walk around and experience. And Miami is, well, Miami, a fabulous tourist destination for people seeking fun in the sun. Marlins Ballpark is a must visit and, thankfully, will signal the death knell of the “cookie cutter” red brick ballparks which everyone was ga ga over through the 1990s and early 2000s. It is a shame that the team ownership has bailed on fielding a competitive team on the field. That is already costing dearly at the turnstiles.Arc-8 , Food-9, Scbd-7, Ush-7, Fans2-, Loc-5, Bann-7.5, Ent-8, Conc-7.5, Bonus-3 Total: 64

#30 O.CO COLISEUMOAKLAND, CALIFORNIAOAKLAND ATHLETICSMish mosh of a stadium that was renovated for baseball and football but serves neither all that well. Pretty good concessions at a reasonable price, and ticket prices are also pretty good here. If you are gonna check this place out, a Raiders game would be your best bet.Arc- 3, Food-8, Scbd-4, Ush-7, Fans-5, Loc-1, Bann-7, Ent-4, Conc-4, Bonus-1 Total: 44